New and Cool Gadgets of the Week

For this edition of New and Cool, we selected a hot new DSLR, a new Panasonic camcorder with a new type of sensor, and some other new and shiny gadgets.

Peek Email Reader; Plain and Simple

Your first reaction might be, “it only reads email?” but after you think about it, you say, “that might not be such a bad idea.” The new Peek email reader is a nice looking device with a large screen, large keyboard, and is thinner than the iPhone and also light weight. It costs $99.95 with an additional $19.95 per month fee.

Nikon DSLR D90 Takes Videos

It’s not just a DSLR, it’s an HD camcorder too. You can use all your great Nikkor lenses with this 12.3 megapixel camera that also shoots 720p video.

Panasonic HDC-SD100 HD Camcorder With New 3MOS Sensors

3MOS is Panasonic’s new sensing system based on 3CCD technology. The new sensors along with a new Leica Dicomar lens system should offer improved image quality in all lighting conditions especially low light. The HDC-HS100 records HD video to either an SD Flash Memory card or internal 60 GB hard drive.

Shure SE110 Earphones; New Low Price

Before now, to get a pair of Shure sound-isolating ear buds you would have to have paid almost $200. Now you can buy the SE110 for $99. Reviewers and audiophiles all rave about Shure earphones and many use them personally. However, some reviewers of the new SE110’s advised consumers to consider upgrading to the superior SE210’s which cost $179.99.